Where I can keep track of the special events (note: these are not just “parties” as so many people are misled to believe, but yes, alcohol is usually to be found) at Collaborate 2012:
- IOUG Welcome Reception (Ops Classified), Sun 5-7p, Mandalay L
- Virtualization SIG Meet and Greet, Sun 4-5p, Surf F
- OAUG Welcome Reception, Sun 6:30-8:30p, Shark Reef Aquarium MBay
- Geek Meet, Mon 8-9p, Mandalay L
- Collab Welcome Reception, Mon 6-8p, Exhibitor Showcase
- TruTek Original Software Party, Mon 7-11p, MB Hotel Suite 34135
- Quest/TOAD Reception, Mon 8-10p, MB Eyecandy Lounge
- Collab Exhibitor Showcase Happy Hour, Tues 5:30-7p, Exh Showcase
- RF-Smart/JDE Alliance, Tues 6:30-9:30p, Border Grill
- TierData/Excel4apps/More4apps Reception, Tues 8-11pm, Mandalay Bay (minus5° Ice Bar)
- CSS/DSI Tues 7-11p, MB House of Blues Concert
- Collaborate Back to the 80s Party, Weds 7:30-10:30p, Mandalay Bay
Thoughts from James H. Lui 